Midday Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Sandbach, CW11 1TE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
The Governors of Elworth Hall Primary School wish to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Assistant to join our dedicated lunchtime team.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the safety, welfare and enjoyment of our pupils during the lunchtime period. Duties will include supervising children aged 3 to 11 years both indoors and outdoors, encouraging positive play, supporting good behaviour and helping to create a safe and happy environment for all.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Enjoys working with children.
• Is caring, patient and approachable.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Is able to remain calm and responsive in a busy school environment.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. A First Aid qualification would be advantageous; however, training will be available for the successful applicant.
What the school offers its staff
We Can Offer:
• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.